A 5-year-old is diagnosed with tinea corporis following development of lesions on the nonhairy parts of the face, trunk, and limbs. What is a common source of this condition?

a. Kitten
b. Pet bird
c. Hamster
d. Horse

ANS: A
Tinea corporis is usually attributed to contact with young dogs and cats, not birds, hamsters, or horses.

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